Camper shell can i use other camper shells

A few years ago I had a pickup with a camper shell. The camper shell light always stayed on even with the switch in the off position. The cause was that the camper light was not grounded to the truck causing the current to backfeed to through the light to ground. Check the ground system in the tail light assembly.

A few years ago I had a pickup with a camper shell. The camper shell light always stayed on even with the switch in the off position. The cause was that the camper light was not grounded to the truck causing the current to backfeed to through the light to ground. Check the ground system in the turn signal assembly.

Yes, you could connect the shell's (third) light in parallel with the break light (driver or passenger side). Just make sure none of the shell light wires is connected to ground (chassis).

please explain more fully exactly the problem as iam unsure here ,camper body ??? tried the earth wires ?? if i knew what i was dealing with i might have a better idea

You should be able to tap into either brake light as long as your turn signals are separate from your brake lights. If they are the one and same bulb, you will have to add a diode to keep that 3rd light on the camper from flashing with the turn signal. The diode is a 1 way item, meaning it can be installed backward and the 3rd light won't work. You could go to a local stereo shop to radio shack to get the diode and they can show you which way to install as well as ensure you have the correct parts to install.

Good Morning, I have seen this done and done this same thing before. Normally you will just tie into your bake light at the tail light depending on how it (the camper) is set up. You could also tie into the one into the third brake light. I hope this helps you out it really isn't bad. If you have any more questions pleae feel free to let m know.
Thanks,
Joey

I have a 2000 Tacoma Extra Cab Pre Runner. When I put on my camper shell my check engine light comes on. Oil levels and tires are fine. I took my shell off and light goes off. I hauled alot of wood and the light did not come on. Why would the camper shell be trip-en my light? Ofcourse I am gunna get the code checked next week.

there will be four wires going to your lights you will have to test each wire to see which wire is for the brake light and tap into that wire. on all ford rangers one bulb controls everything so you can't just hook it up thru your bulb so you will have to hookit up thru your wires. it's not that difficult but you will have to have a helping hand. and test till you find the one for the brakes only.